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In the late 1800s, the only place to buy Vernors Ginger Ale was at James Vernor's pharmacy in Detroit. Vernor was fanatical about controlling the consistency of quality of his ginger ale, but as demand grew, he expanded distribution to cities such as Toledo, Buffalo and Cleveland. The company continued to expand and grow in popularity during the 1900s. The Vernor family sold the company to an investment group in 1966. After changing hands several more times, the company was acquired by the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, who now distributes the brand.